[harry]

The one Taatyanne sent me is growing really well the shoots are now about an inch long. 

[NigelB]

I hope I'm not too late.... I only got a hold of one yesterday....
I think I found the right end to sit in the glass, but I can't say with full certainty.
I have it on the windowsill where it will get full sun most of the day, and I also have a greenhouse where it can be brought on. I also have a raised bed with glass over it that is warming the deep compost/soil up in readiness..
Still got time?

Oh, I'm in North Wales where we have an excellent and warm micro-climate compared to many others....
 

[Trillium]

Sounds like you're all set, Nigel. The potato might be a month or so putting out some sprouts but that's typical.

[Cazzy]

Mine has been sitting in water since the 21st Jan and has only a few roots less than an inch long  no sign of any slips yet.

I'm not giving up just yet though.

[Dee0]

Me too.  I've got 1 good root about 4" long and another shorter but no shoots.  I'll give it a bit longer.

[Cazzy]

Me too.  I've got 1 good root about 4" long and another shorter but no shoots.  I'll give it a bit longer.

Ahhh I don't feel so bad now Dee0 

[Paul Plots]

started this today:

I have on my window cill a pyrex dish full of water with two shop-bought sweet potato tubers floating in it. The plan (following advice from this very forum!) is to leave them there for 2-3 weeks until they start to sprout, then cut off the sprouting plants and pot them on. Then transplant them into potato grow bags in the greenhouse and see if I get a crop in the summer.

Anyone else want to play? We could see who gets the biggest yeilds?! 

Missed it all as usual but I am defintely in for having a go next year! If I can find the thread again

(Patience is a virtue  :blink:)

[sunshineband]

started this today:

I have on my window cill a pyrex dish full of water with two shop-bought sweet potato tubers floating in it. The plan (following advice from this very forum!) is to leave them there for 2-3 weeks until they start to sprout, then cut off the sprouting plants and pot them on. Then transplant them into potato grow bags in the greenhouse and see if I get a crop in the summer.

Anyone else want to play? We could see who gets the biggest yeilds?! 

Missed it all as usual but I am defintely in for having a go next year! If I can find the thread again

(Patience is a virtue  :blink:)

You and me both Learner -- next year I hope to have a wireworm free space for them 

[mumofstig]

growbags are always wireworm free

[sunshineband]

growbags are always wireworm free

Why didn't I think of that 

Is it too late for this year ? 

[Paul Plots]

growbags are always wireworm free

Why didn't I think of that 

Is it too late for this year ? 

The other posts seem to suggest it is for growing from scratch 

[Trillium]

Hope they're big growbags as the plants put out a good supply of potatoes 

[sunshineband]

I am going to wait for next year --- remind me will you please? 

[Trillium]

Of course. Trust me. 

[sunshineband]

Thank you Trillium  :happy: :happy: